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Federico Grant Esquivel in Paraiso, Costa Rica

Age: 45 - 49
Languages: Spanish, English, French, a little German and Italian.
My Website: http://www.ecoguide.smugmug.com
I’ve traveled to: All over North, Central and South America (mostly), Western and central Europe, Southern Africa, North Africa, Middle East, Indonesia, South East Asia, China, India
My motto: "That which does not kill us makes us stronger" Friederich Nietzche
About me: I am a costarican freelance nature & adventure guide that has ample experience & knowledge taking groups throughout Costa Rica's national parks, biological reserves, coastal areas and eco- highlights.
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Location: Paraiso, Cartago, Costa Rica
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Activities I can help with:

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours Farm, Rural & Agricultural Tours Archaeological Tours Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing River Rafting & Tubing Kayaking & Canoeing Concierge Christmas Tours Airport & Ground Transportation Lodging Camping Mountain Climbing Bird Watching Biking

Freelance naturalist Guide

Naturalist and adventure guide in Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Minimum 1 week long itineraries traveling thru Costa Rica's eco-highlights. Bird watching, diving, snorkeling, hiking, mountain climbing, MTB, volcanoes, boat tours & transfers to main national park along the Caribbean and the Pacific coast. Also available as Guide/ driver. CR Ministry of Tourism license #17. NAUI Scuba Instructor license # 15808.

Offered Services

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours Horseback Riding in Cartago, Costa Rica

One day horse back rising tour from Volcan Turrialba Lodge to the top of Turrialba Volcano and back. Includes a small snack and a beverage.

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours MTB from Irazu Volcano to Turrialba Volcano area

Drive up with MTBikes in van up to the Irazu Volcano. Get dropped off near main Hwy, Then we proceed to tackle a local gravel road towards Turrialba Volcano. Lunch stop at La Central . Return home by van.

Farm, Rural & Agricultural Tours Wildlife Tours in Cartago, Costa Rica

Good birdwatching and some mammal observation at Tapanti National Park, at Los Santos Reserve near San Gerardo de Dota or near Guayabo Archeological Monument.
Lunch can be inlcuded at any one of local restaurants.

Farm, Rural & Agricultural Tours Quinta la Comarca- small eco-friendly farm/villa

Visit a working eco- agricultural villa were composting, organic farming, renewable energy production and healthy living happens every day! Volunteers welcome!

Archaeological Tours Forest & Rainforest Tours in Cartago, Costa Rica

Day tour to Tapanti national park located near the Orosi Valley. Includes a nie hike through some pristina primary pre-montane wet forest. Possibility of swimmiong in the Orosi river. Then we can have lunch at one of the local restaurants with views odf lake Cachi.

Archaeological Tours Guayabo Archeological Monument

Day trip thru Costa Rica's very best Precolumbian ruins near Turrialba Volcano.

Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing Volcano Tours in Cartago, Costa Rica

Visit either Irazi Volcano or Turrialba Volcano(hiking 14 kms RT. Lunch can be taken at opne of the local restauarants nearby

River Rafting & Tubing River Rafting & Tubing in Costa Rica

Tubing on the Colorado River near Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Guanacaste. Rafting on the Pacuare, Balsa, Reventazon, Arenal , Fortuna, Peñas Blancas or Corobici Rivers . Class 1(float trips) to class 4!

Kayaking & Canoeing Kayaking on Lake Cachi

Half day kayaking tour on Lake Cachi. Excellent for bird watchers, or just for the exercise! Lunch will be served near Lake Cachi

Concierge Concierge in Costa Rica

If you have any questions about what to see or where to go at night we can be of great help!

Christmas Tours Christmas Tours in Costa Rica

See the Bicycle Tour of Costa Rica, San Jose Horse Parade, San Jose Carnival, and Zapote Fair Grounds with Bull fights and fireworks display at night!

Airport & Ground Transportation Airport & Ground Transportation in Cartago, Costa Rica

Round trip ground transportation to/ from airport with 1st class A/C vehicles, or vans.

Lodging Lodging in Cartago, Costa Rica

Guayabo Lodge, Sanchiri Lodge, Rancho Río Perlas Hotel, Casa Tulire are all nice options for places to stay in Cartago province.

Camping Camping in Cartago, Costa Rica

Camping areas can be found at Paraiso mountain Club and at Charrara -Lake Cachí. Als0 near the Orosi River near Palomo de Orosi.

Mountain Climbing Mountain Climbing in Cartago, Costa Rica

Best climbing is to Turrialba Volcano at 3,300 meters above sea level. This is the best training if you would like to attempt the climb to Mt. Chirripo National park, our tallest peak at 3,850 meters.

Bird Watching Bird Watching in Cartago, Costa Rica

Lot's of great birdwatching areas: Tapanti NP, La Marta Biological Reaserve near Pejibaye, Guayabo NArcheological Monument, Vuelta del Mono trail near Tapanti, Orosi river, around lake Cachi, and more!

Biking Biking in Cartago, Costa Rica

Can take you MTBiking along any number of local gravel roads well off the beaten path!

History & Heritage History & Heritage in Cartago, Costa Rica

Historical City tour of our very first colonial capital-Cartago! Visit the Basilica of our Lady of Los Angeles, the Ruins of the Cathedral, Lankaster Botanical gardens. Have lunch at a local restaurant with gorgeous views of Orosi valley!

Hiking & Walking Hiking & Walking in Cartago, Costa Rica

Private & Custom Services Private & Custom Services in Cartago, Costa Rica

We can tailor make your tour to fit your interests!

4WD, ATV & Off-Road 4WD, ATV & Off-Road in Cartago, Costa Rica

We can take you Off road on any number of dirt, mud and gravel roads near some of our more beautiful national parks.

Sightseeing Guides Sightseeing Guides in Cartago, Costa Rica

Send me an email if you need a great sight seeing guide in cartago province area!

Car & Driver, Limousine Car & Driver, Limousine in Cartago, Costa Rica

I would be glad to help you by either providing the service myself ot getting a very competent driver with car.

Language Classes Language Classes in Cartago, Costa Rica

We can arrange some very interesting Spanish language classes for you to make the most out of your time!

Trekking Trekking in Cartago, Costa Rica

Again, the best trekking in this are would be inbetween the Irazu & Turrialba Volcanos or a hike up to the top of Turialba Vocano itself.

Cultural Experiences Cultural Experiences in Cartago, Costa Rica

Visit Cartago's cultural center, see the Ruinas near the Municipality, take a walk thru the colors, odors and diversity of foods at our Central market.